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An adult mother dolphin and her smaller calf swim side by side at the surface of calm turquoise ocean water.
An adult mother dolphin and her smaller calf swim side by side at the surface of calm turquoise ocean water.

About this photo

Two bottlenose dolphins, an adult and a young calf, swim closely side-by-side through gentle sunlit turquoise coastal waters. This warm, natural shot is ideal for marine life educational content, conservation campaigns, and ocean-themed design projects.

Prompt: “mother dolphin and calf swimming side by side” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well-composed and anatomically correct, matching the brief perfectly with only very minor softness in distant water ripples.

Also searched as: mother and calf dolphin · swimming dolphins · marine wildlife · ocean animals · bottlenose dolphin pair

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this mother dolphin and calf swimming photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Mother Dolphin And Calf Swimming” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/mother-dolphin-and-calf-swimming-12f343fc) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “mother dolphin and calf swimming side by side” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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